Tuesday, January 23, 2018

Ice Thoughts and Sedge Island Summer

Weather forecast is mixed and not very promising for a continued ice season, though we do have a good base layer and it may hold out, if it gets cold after the first week of February. Guys are still getting out. I saw a FB post featuring Zach Merchant with a 36-inch true strain musky, and a tiger musky about the same length caught yesterday, the 22nd. I want ice fishing like that, but I have to be patient with what little I can get!

Awaiting Laurie Murphy's report and word on the Knee Deep Derby Saturday. Muskies are not included in that derby, by the way, since they're too big to get weighed, or so the word goes. We like to release them alive.

Now for another release to the press. My son participated in the Sedge Island Program years ago. Three events I recall were kayaking from Barnegat Bay through the inlet, into the ocean; fishing bluefish; treading clams. But they studied marine features of many sorts. It's a great opportunity for kids to get in touch with the natural world and to study and think about it, so I offer you this information in case it may spark interest.

T
he Sedge Island Natural Resource Education Center is located just off Island Beach State Park in Barnegat Bay. Activities include the Barnegat Bay Field and Research Experience, the Sedge Island Field Experience, and the Sedge Island Fishing Experience. Here's the link: www.njfishandwildlife.com/sedge_summer.htm..

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